Fatal big rig crash snarls traffic from Vallejo to Fairfield

One person is dead and another injured after a big rig drove off of state Highway 37 in Vallejo this morning, resulting in a fiery crash that has snarled traffic in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 6:42 a.m. when the truck apparently went off of Highway 37 west of state Highway 29, fell to a grassy area below and caught fire.

The CHP responded by shutting down westbound Highway 37, the connector ramps from nearby Interstate Highway 80 to Highway 37, and the connector from southbound Highway 29 to westbound Highway 37.

Westbound Highway 37 has been reopened between Interstate 80 and Highway 29 in Vallejo. The eastbound I-80 and westbound I-80 connectors to westbound Highway 37 have also reopened.

However, the westbound Highway 37 connector from northbound Highway 29 and northbound Highway 29 connector to westbound Highway 37 remain closed. At this time, crews estimate reopening the connectors at approximately 12:30 p.m. Drivers are advised to expect delays and if possible take alternate routes.

CHP Sgt. Diana McDermott said a second vehicle was involved in the accident, a pickup truck that was found on westbound Highway 37 after the other truck went off the roadway.

The driver of the big-rig has died and the other driver is in the hospital.

Solano Fire has posted an image of the crash at https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=534301043260692&set=a.245340542156745.67324.160480230642777&type=1